In today’s NHL Trade Talk Recap (Jan. 25), the Rangers extended Will Borgen for five years. The Avalanche, facing cap issues, traded Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes. Is there any chance Brad Marchand could join the Maple Leafs as a trade rental? The Canadiens are unexpectedly pushing for a playoff spot. What’s happened to propel the team on a run like they’ve had?
The Red Wings are exploring trades for Joe Veleno, Justin Holl, and Cam Talbot. Finally, how did Leon Draisaitl’s contract influence Mikko Rantanen’s trade? The Blackhawks are happy with their Taylor Hall return, but is Connor Bedard?
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Red Wings’ Trade Candidates: Veleno, Holl, and Talbot
If the Detroit Red Wings hope to make the postseason, they’ll likely have to trade some roster players. Three come to mind. Joe Veleno needs stars to unlock potential, but he doesn’t have them in Detroit. Trading blue-liner Justin Holl clears cap space for prospects. And Cam Talbot’s age might be catching up to him and limiting the team’s playoff hopes. Will any of these players be moved?
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Why Did the Avalanche Trade Rantanen to the Hurricanes?
In a quick summary of why the Colorado Avalanche traded Mikko Rantanen, it was that his contract demands were past the team’s willingness to pay. With the trade, Carolina gains a dynamic superstar for its playoff push. While the Blackhawks landed a third-round pick in the trade, might Connor Bedard feel today about Taylor Hall moving but no one coming back?
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Mikko Rantanen Trade Linked to Draisaitl’s $14 Million Extension
Mikko Rantanen’s $14 million demand forced the Avalanche’s hand. But where did that number come from? The answer is that the Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl’s deal set a new contract bar that Colorado wasn’t willing to match. The Oilers benefitted because the dynamic Rantanen has moved to the Eastern Conference, and they won’t play him if the two teams meet in the postseason.
Could Brad Marchand Join the Maple Leafs for a Cup Push?
If Brad Marchand were traded to Toronto, would the Bruins or the Maple Leafs fans be the most shocked? Could Marchand help Toronto overcome its playoff struggles? If Marchand were to join the Maple Leafs by any stroke of the imagination, would he morph from a villain to a hero?
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More NHL Trade Talk Recap Jan. 25 Recent Posts
- Friedman: Rantanen Trade, Marner’s Plans, More in NHL Headlines
- Rangers Commit to Will Borgen with Five-Year Extension
- The Bittersweet Need by Avalanche to Trade Mikko Rantanen
- True Or False: Marchand to Maple Leafs Would Be Mind-Boggling?
- The Canadiens’ Surprising Push Toward the Playoffs
- Hurricanes Forced “Best and Final” Offers on 3 Stars Before Trade
- Oilers’ Star Big Reason Rantanen Traded by Avalanche
- Scribe Cites Reasons Blackhawks Satisfied with Taylor Hall Trade
- NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Jets, Leafs, Hawks, Canes & Avs
- The Why: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, & Avalanche Make Big Trades
- 3 Trade Deadline Candidates for the Detroit Red Wings this Season
- NHL Trade Talk Recap: Bruins, Jets, Canucks, Hurricanes, Avs
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